Pacific Supply Chain Planner - Perth

Shape Your World · At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. · This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainabilit ...

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Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that's shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly driven and detail‑oriented Pacific Supply Chain Planner to manage end‑to‑end supply chain planning for all Pacific Alumina sales. This is a pivotal role within our global operations, overseeing shipment execution, forecasting, performance tracking and finished‑goods inventories across the region.

In this role, you will take full accountability for every shipment across the Pacific region ensuring the right product reaches the right smelter at the right time. You will develop optimised shipping schedules, build accurate monthly forecasts, and analyse variances to drive performance and support strategic decision‑making.

Working part of a small-knit team, your key activities will be:

• Optimise shipment schedules from Kwinana and Bunbury load ports to deliver the best outcomes across Alcoa's Pacific supply chain.

• Manage and consolidate internal and supplier shipment data, preparing weekly variance reports that support operational visibility and performance tracking.

• Coordinate monthly planning and forecasting activities, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and consistent engagement with key stakeholders and senior management.

• Manage inputs into supply/demand, revenue and profitability models to inform short and mid‑term supply chain and commercial strategies.

• Maintain strong governance practices, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Operations, Strategy, Maritime, Transportation, Finance, and Supplier partners.

• Support the development of digital transformation initiatives for Bauxite and Alumina commodities.

• Resolve logistical issues and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support smooth end‑to‑end operations (Commercial, Supply Chain, Maritime, Finance).

• Provide backup support for Hydrate and Aluminium shipment processes as required.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Employee assistance program for personal support services.

• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, or Logistics are desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in a freight‑forwarding or exporting environment, with an understanding of supply chain management.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Excellent time‑management skills and proven capability to meet tight deadlines.

• A continuous improvement mindset, with a strong drive to enhance processes and optimise service delivery.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Alcoa Australia's company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.